We want credible evidence and professionally conducted interviews- Chief Justice Gates

We want to have evidence that is credible and interviews that are professionally conducted which will give an opportunity to the suspect to tell his side of the story.

This was highlighted by Chief Justice Anthony Gates while speaking to Fijivillage News in the Fiji Police Force Regional Training of the Trainers in Investigative Interviewing Opening Ceremony.

When questioned on the progress of the Video Recorded Interviews that are being presented in court, Chief Justice Gates says that they do not have enough products yet but they are trying to solve the question of the machines.

Chief Justice Gates says that all the justice institutions will benefit in this process of video recorded interviews.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says that this Training of the Trainers in Investigative Interviewing  helps in reducing cases of police brutality that is leveled against them.

The opening of the one week training coincided with the launch of two police posters together with a training tool on investigative interviewing and in promoting inclusive societies. The Fiji Police Force have also undertaken to print the posters in English, Hindi, I‑Taukei, braille and sign language.

The training delegates includes members of regional Police Forces and is being supported by the British High Commission and the United Nations Development Programme, Pacific Office.